Stephen Clouse
- Volunteer Faculty at the Leadership Institute

Stephen Clouse is the Founder and President of Stephen Clouse & Associates, Inc., a strategic communications and major gifts fundraising firm established in 1991. Stephen pioneered a highly personalized, multiple media video fundraising system and method that has raised tens of millions of dollars for a number of non-profit organizations through capital campaigns, annual fund appeals and special projects. These campaigns are designed both to boost immediate net fundraising revenue and accelerate the rate at which major donors are identified and cultivated. Partial client list includes: The Heritage Foundation, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Mercatus Center at George Mason University, National Rifle Association, Media Research Center, FreedomWorks, National Right to Life, The Leadership Institute, Young America’s Foundation/Reagan Ranch and the Marriage & Family Foundation.

His firm also provides consultation, message development, and television training to conservative causes, GOP candidates, Republican Committees and trade associations.

Stephen wrote and produced a one-day seminar entitled “Effective Television Techniques” which is now called “How to be a Great Communicator!”. The course emphasizes the practical visual, verbal and vocal dynamics needed for powerful on-camera presentations. Within the last 10 years, over 800 individuals benefited from Stephen’s video training strategies.